by Rick Coste | Feb 9, 2025 | Equipment Reviews
For a record collector, there’s nothing worse than discovering a warped vinyl. Whether it’s a brand new record fresh out of the sleeve or a cherished album from your collection, finding that dreaded warp can be heartbreaking. The traditional solutions...
by Rick Coste | Feb 2, 2025 | Vinyl Record Tips
It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out with vinyl records, or you’ve been collecting for years—there’s a ton of bad advice out there. And, yes, sometimes it even comes from self-proclaimed audiophiles who act like they know it all. But here’s the truth:...
by Rick Coste | Oct 18, 2024 | General
In a response to a New York Herald article that claimed he was grievously ill or dead, Mark Twain famously retorted, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Just as Mark Twain’s response to the New York Herald, a similar sentiment could be...
by Rick Coste | Sep 23, 2024 | Misc
Note from Bill at Darwin Cables. I’m the first person to say that there is no connection in high-end audio between price and performance. Also, there is a lot of bad science in audio. Both are true, especially with cables. I’ve heard some very good $50 cables and some...
by Rick Coste | Sep 23, 2024 | Interview
I had the opportunity to speak with Bill Magerman from Darwin Cables. I recently did a video after using the “Darwin Natural” and talking to Bill always fun and enlightening. Enjoy! What inspired the name “Darwin Cables,” and can you share the...
